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Paul Bauer is the Head of Content at Cezanne. Based in the Utopia of Milton Keynes (his words, not ours!) he’s worked within the employee benefits, engagement and HR sectors for over six years. He's also earned multiple industry awards for his work - including a coveted Roses Creative Award.
Workplace loneliness: the hidden challenge HR can’t ignore in summary: Workplace loneliness is a growing challenge that can affect employee wellbeing, engagement, productivity and retention. Hybrid and remote working have created many benefits, but can also increase the risk of […]
Summary: why should HR professionals attend the 2026 Festival of Work? The Festival of Work is one of the UK’s leading HR and workplace events, bringing together industry experts, business leaders and technology providers to explore the future of work. […]
Bolt backlash: why demonstrating HR value matters more than ever in the AI era in summary… As AI and automation reshape the workplace, HR teams are under growing pressure to prove their commercial value. This article explores why HR is […]
Why HR analytics is about more than dashboards and reports in summary: HR analytics helps organisations understand workforce trends, improve decision-making, and identify issues such as employee turnover, absence, and engagement earlier. Unlike basic HR reporting, modern HR analytics combines […]
HR Tech and AI: Fosway’s insights on the gap between hype and reality in summary: Industry analyst Fosway report that artifical intelligence (AI) in HR is mainly being used to improve efficiency rather than deliver full transformation. Most organisations apply […]
Payroll careers: 10 reasons this overlooked profession deserves a second look in summary: Payroll careers are often overlooked – not rejected Only 13% of graduates choose payroll, but very few rule it out entirely The biggest barrier is perception, not […]
HR processes to automate in 2026: 7 manual tasks to ditch in summary: Manual HR admin is still slowing many teams down; from employee record updates and absence tracking to payroll prep and expenses. In 2026, these repeatable processes are […]
HR Technologies UK 2026: trends, talks, and technology to watch in summary: HR Technologies UK is a leading London-based event for HR and payroll professionals, focused on the latest developments in HR software, automation, and workforce management. It brings together […]
Burnout gets the headlines… but are your employees rusting out? In summary: Rust out is a form of employee disengagement that happens when people feel under-challenged, under-utilised, or disconnected from meaningful work. Unlike burnout, which is caused by excessive pressure […]
Quick guide: How to simplify expense claim approvals in summary: Expense approvals become slow and risky when processes rely on spreadsheets, email chains, and disconnected systems. To simplify expense approvals, organisations should embed policy rules at the point of entry, […]
Levelling Up at the 2026 Cezanne Kick Off in summary: Cezanne’s 2026 Kick Off in Liverpool showcased a year of 40% growth, the successful Occupop integration, and the launch of powerful new AI HR tools. CEO Simon Noble set the […]
Why Excel is the enemy of efficient expenses in summary: Managing expenses in Excel might feel familiar, but it’s one of the biggest barriers to efficient expense management. In this article, we explore why spreadsheet-based expense processes waste time, increase […]
